Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Pon Call Town’s 11th season in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by resilience amid adversity. Finishing in 9th place in Division 6, the team amassed 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 27 points. Despite the setbacks, the squad demonstrated attacking intent, netting an impressive 54 goals—highlighting their commitment to entertaining football. Fun fact: Pon Call Town scored 54 goals this season, showcasing their prolific attacking style even in tough times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
-9
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
9th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alejandro Moya
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Alejandro Moya
LW
7 goals
Top assists
Mitsuo Abe
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P29
- Scoring
- 54
- P54
- Defence
- 63
- P29
- Goal difference
- -9
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-9 GD
Goal Contributions
Alejandro Moya
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Francisco Carmona
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Frederico Manuel
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Patrice Pineau
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Yaya Umaru
Player · 5G · 2A
7
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Pon Call Town’s 11th season in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by resilience amid adversity. Finishing in 9th place in Division 6, the team amassed 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 27 points. Despite the setbacks, the squad demonstrated attacking intent, netting an impressive 54 goals—highlighting their commitment to entertaining football. Fun fact: Pon Call Town scored 54 goals this season, showcasing their prolific attacking style even in tough times.
This season’s journey was characterized by a squad that refused to give up, fighting hard in every fixture. While defensive solidity was an issue, the team’s offensive efforts kept fans engaged, and individual performances shone through as bright spots in a difficult campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 54 Goals Scored— A testament to their attacking approach
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team effort
- Resilient fighting spirit in a tough league campaign
- Consistent offensive output from key players like Alejandro Moya and Francisco Carmona
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive stability remains a concern, as reflected by the 63 goals conceded. Strengthening defensive organization and reducing individual errors could help turn narrow losses into valuable points. Additionally, consistency across the squad could elevate overall performance and league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pon Call Town displayed commendable attacking intent and individual brilliance this season, with multiple players contributing significantly to their goal tally. However, defensive frailties and inconsistency hindered their ability to climb higher in the league table. The team’s resilience and attacking prowess are definite strengths, but addressing defensive issues and maintaining squad consistency will be vital for future success. With targeted improvements, Pon Call Town can aim for a more competitive campaign next season.